Archives Tag: president Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerian Politicians and the Certificate Mess

April 19, 2022

There has been a lot of furore generated recently when the issue of President Buhari’s WASSCE certificate was dug up again. In fact, it was the president himself and some of his aides who dug further into the controversy as he got the Registrar from West African Examination Council (WAEC) headquarters in Ghana, Iyi Uwadiae, … Continue reading Nigerian Politicians and the Certificate Mess

ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo

April 19, 2022

It was a subtle reminder of the famous Umaru Dikko incident recently when a news medium reported that Alhaji Lai Mohammed threatened that the Israeli government should release the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, or face consequences. Thirty-four years after the government-sanctioned Umaru Dikko kidnap attempt, one wonders which tide turned in history. Only that on … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Umaru Dikko and the Tale of a Bundled Human Cargo

Reformist Vs Statist: How Statist Policies Have Regressed Nigeria Since 2015

April 19, 2022

There has been a lot of flak taken of late by the Federal government’s anti-business policies and approach to things from critics. Indications and indicators have shown that the economic policy of President Buhari’s administration has been more Statist than Reformist. This notion was majorly courtesy of the backdrop of the Federal government’s batched payment … Continue reading Reformist Vs Statist: How Statist Policies Have Regressed Nigeria Since 2015

Executive Orders, Presidential Orders and a Dysfunctional System

April 19, 2022

On Saturday, October 13, the presidency released a directive tagged Executive Order 6 (EO6) aimed at preventing some 50 prominent Nigerians under investigation from travelling out of the country. There followed a rumour of a list circulating which included rather ironically the name of a judge who just passed on in September – and many wondered … Continue reading Executive Orders, Presidential Orders and a Dysfunctional System

Throwback Thursday: Atiku, Buhari And The 53 ‘Cash’ Suitcases Mystery

April 19, 2022

On Sunday, June 10, 1984, a young reporter of The Guardian Newspapers, Onukaba Adinoyi-Ojo, published an investigative report of some mysterious 53 suitcases supposedly bearing contraband cash passed through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport unchecked. The military government of General Muhammed Buhari had enacted a decree of strict perusal of any incoming baggage from abroad … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Atiku, Buhari And The 53 ‘Cash’ Suitcases Mystery

Buhari vs Atiku: The Real Politicking Begins

April 19, 2022

In a dramatic turn to a tightly contested race, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential flag-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2019 elections. Atiku, the Wazirin Adamawa, beat 11 other candidates in a keenly contested but openly democratic process which cast a positive note and drew positive reactions … Continue reading Buhari vs Atiku: The Real Politicking Begins

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Adeosun Resigns As Nigeria’s Minister of Finance

April 19, 2022

Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned from her responsibilities as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, sending the President Buhari-led administration in search of her replacement. Many believe her resignation is not unconnected to previous claims the minister had forged her National Youth Service Corps certificate. However, The PUNCH newspaper reports that the minister was in her office … Continue reading Adeosun Resigns As Nigeria’s Minister of Finance

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Our President is Back!

April 19, 2022

After over 90 days of medical leave, President Muhammadu Buhari finally returns. He arrived the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internationaal Airport Abuja yesterday afternoon, and stepped down from the Nigeria Air Force 001 by himself. He was greeted by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff to the President, Alhaji Abba Kyari, Service Chiefs and … Continue reading Our President is Back!

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President Muhammadu Buhari Has Returned To Nigeria

April 19, 2022

After 51 days spent away to the country, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria to resume duties as the nation’s Commander In Chief. President Buhari was flown into an air force base in Kaduna this morning. He then boarded a helicopter which was expected to fly him to Abuja. A statement signed by Presidential … Continue reading President Muhammadu Buhari Has Returned To Nigeria

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Buhari Names Mahmood Yakubu New INEC Chairman

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, a professor of political history and international studies, the new chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He was until his appointment, the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He is an expert in guerrilla warfare, terrorism and counter-terrorism. Source: ThisDay

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Buhari to Present Supplementary Budget to National Assembly

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari has concluded plans to send a supplementary budget to the National Assembly. According to Punch Newspaper, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said that the Ministry of Finance has already prepared a letter to be sent to the National Assembly, suggesting a supplementary budget for the … Continue reading Buhari to Present Supplementary Budget to National Assembly

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President Buhari Set to Visit New York

April 19, 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to visit New York, United States, today for meetings and interactions with other world leaders. This is in lieu of the 70th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. A statement by Mr. Femi Adesina, the special adviser to the president, on the agenda of the President’s talks, deliberations and interactions … Continue reading President Buhari Set to Visit New York

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CBN Eases Liquidity as TSA Compliance Rattles Interbank Market

April 19, 2022

The Central Bank of Nigeria has moved to ease liquidity in the banking system, in response to a severe liquidity squeeze in the interbank market. The CBN, ThisDay gathered, moved to make refunds to commercial banks for the equivalent of the amounts they had transferred to the TSA from the cash reserve ratio sterilised with … Continue reading CBN Eases Liquidity as TSA Compliance Rattles Interbank Market

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